Jack's second Halloween (can you believe it??) was great! He was in a much better mood than on Friday at daycare, mainly because he took a nap from 11:45am - 2:45pm. So he was pumped up and ready to tackle the neighborhood.
The only downside to Halloween this year was that it was 43 degrees, and breezy, when we started out. Our very gracious neighbors up Bantry Drive, the DeMichaels, hosted the annual Halloween block party. We all had to move it inside because it was so cold. (Unlike last year - we were all in shorts and it was 78 degrees! You know what they say about New England weather - "if you don't like it, wait 5 minutes.") Anyway, here we are arriving at the party:
After pizza and snacks, everyone headed outside for the pinata before trick or treating. Jack was really jealous that he didn't get a whack and wanted to make sure he got in on the candy. (Notice the kid in orange on the ground - the older kids were literally diving and fighting over the candy - and Jack waltzed his way right in!)
No fear here, that's for sure!! After the pinata was effectively destroyed, Mommy and Jack ventured out into the night while Daddy stayed behind to hand out candy to the neighborhood kids. At this point it was about 38 degrees outside. Jack had to wear his fleece-lined jeans, his thermal shirt and jacket, AND his fleece costume, and he was still cold!
Jack suited up, ready to trick or treat. Look, it's a perfect match!!
This was his standard pose for going up to someone's door...look at them, then his bucket, then them, then his bucket, like "this thing ain't going to fill itself!" Let's face it, we are all just lucky that he didn't trip over his cape.
I cannot believe that we forgot his green light saber!!! That would have completed his ensemble. Justin said we should just hang onto it, because as he pointed out, Jack probably still won't be tall enough for this costume next year. :)
He really had a great time. We loaded him up into the wagon and off we went! We only lasted for a few houses, though, because it was cold and almost bedtime. But we are all really looking forward to next year because Jack will be so excited and fully aware of what's going on. We just hope it's warmer!
Here is Jack after we got home...trying to figure out why I put a lit candle inside the pumpkin...in totally flammable robes that are way too big for him. We are the best parents ever!!!
Either way, it was a great time for all of us. Justin even managed to give away most of our candy so we don't have bags and bags leftover this year. Now... it's November and it's time to get Jack ready to be trained in the art of Thanksgiving....not just one meal, but three! I think he's already a natural. :)
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